Description
Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip them over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and opaque.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp evenly in the lemon-garlic mixture.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as rice or pasta.
Notes
- Enjoy your Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp, a delightful and zesty dish perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg